Preferred Term:
in vitro fertilization
Definition:
A laboratory method where ova are placed in a medium to which spermatozoa are added for fertilization. The zygote(s) produced are introduced into a uterus for development.
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Entry Terms:
- IVF (in vitro fertilization)
- fertilisation (in vitro)
- in vitro fertilisation
- fertilization (in vitro)
- IVF (in vitro fertilisation)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9030
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